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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.62, 750.26 and 322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.62, 750.26 and 322.63 is: 445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.62 : 750.26 = 322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.62/750.26 = 322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.62x = 750.26 × 322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.62x = 242,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,056.38/543.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.27

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